News and Announcements - 12/2007
Product Announcement
Spanish Translation of the ABLLS™-R
Behavior Analysts, Inc. is proud to announce the release of the 1st Spanish translation of the ABLLS™-R.
EVALUACIÓN DE HABILIDADES DE LENGUAJE Y APREDIZAJE BÁSICOS (The ABLLST™-R)
This product reflects the values and beliefs and the vision of Behavior Analysts, Inc., to reach out to Spanish speaking communities. This valuable evaluation and tracking tool is now available to these communities such that children with special needs and their families will also have access to an effective treatment option.
To order, please contact Laurie Winkler at (925) 210-9370 Ext. 100 or order online here.
ABLLS™-R Protocol and ABLLS™-R Guide
Updated ABLLS™ - The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills.
The new revised version of the ABLLS™ includes many new task items that were not included in the previous edition. There are numerous changes in the descriptions and criterion for individual task items, as well as in the sequencing of many task items. A review of the changes can be found in the ABLLS Changes Chart. Individuals who have used the earlier version are advised to review the information regarding the changes.
The ABLLS™-R Protocol and The ABLLS™-R Guide are two books in a series of publications from Behavior Analysts, Inc.,
that can help parents and educators with the process of identifying specific skills that should be the focus of intervention for a
child with language delays. 
More Info
Prices:
Protocol & Guide (combo set) $64.95/set
Protocol or Guide (separate) $39.95/each
Workshops
Behavior Analysts, Inc., is pleased to announce a variety of new workshops for parents and professionals presented by Dr. Partington. If you would like to receive more information regarding these workshops or would like to see when he might be in your area, please contact us.
The Revised ABLLS: An analysis of the content changes and implications for program planning
- This workshop is designed for parents and professionals who have experience in using the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (The ABLLS) for developing educational interventions for children with autism or other developmental disabilities. The intent of the workshop is to thoroughly review the significant changes that have been made in the revised edition of this assessment and to review programming considerations based on these changes (This is not an introductory workshop regarding The ABLLS).
After the Diagnosis: Language-based, Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism
- This seminar is designed for professionals who wish to learn about intensive, language-based behavioral treatment interventions for children with autism. The seminar provides a review of the behaviorally-based interventions, a method for reviewing a child’s language and social deficits, a review of intervention plan development, and videotape demonstrations of the implementation of treatment for several young children at a variety of developmental levels. Information regarding the analysis of skill acquisition problems, evaluation of educational priorities and educational placement considerations will be provided.
Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (The ABLLS-R) Introductory Workshop
- The ABLLS-R introductory workshop will provide the participant with the tools to analyze and track learner skills and develop a comprehensive language-based curriculum for children. The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (The ABLLS), created by James W. Partigton, Ph.D. and Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D., is an assessment tool, curriculum guide, and skills-tracking system used to help guide the instruction of language and critical learner skills for children with autism or other developmental disabilities. This powerful tool is now available to parents, teachers, speech pathologists, behavior analysts, and others who design, coordinate, and/or supervise language or skill-acquisition programs.
- Children with autism have communication delays that usually require intensive language intervention. During the everyday activities of daily living, parents have many opportunities to teach language skills to their children. This workshop is designed to help parents and practitioners who work with families identify how the training of a variety of language skills (based upon Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior), can be incorporated into these daily activities. A brief review of Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior will be provided. Participants will review videotapes of young children with autism in a home setting will be used to demonstrate specific methodology for developing and maintaining the student’s participation in language development activities.
If you would like to arrange a speaking engagement presented by Dr. Partington, please
complete and submit this form:
Workshop Request Form
Services
We offer various services to children and their families at our clinic and school facility in Walnut Creek, California. Whether you are a local resident or from out of the area, please contact Pamela G. Osnes to learn about how we can meet your family’s needs… For additional details see our Consulting Services or STARS School sections.
STARS Model Classroom and our STARS Partners in Education services are gaining significant interest from both public and private agencies… Find out how you can create a program that will serve your students and clients through one of these service models. Our goal is to reach as many children as possible through collaborative relationships with motivated professionals!
Books & Products
Behavior Analysts, Inc., offers a variety of books and products designed to assist both parents and professionals in learning about “good teaching” and using the principles of behavior analysis and the analysis of verbal behavior. Visit our Books & Products page for product and ordering information.
START…
Yes! Another acronym –' Start Teaching and Reinforcing Today! Great idea, isn't it… Well, if
your child has been enrolled in this new service offered through our STARS School Division; then yes, it is a
really great idea. The great idea came about when we had far more children to place in our classrooms than we had
space. We developed a program to get them STARTed! START is a short-term program that captures critical elements
of quality programming for children. The analysis, program development, and initial stages of 1:1 teaching with
qualified instructors along with that ever-important parent component… We, at Behavior Analysts, Inc.,
find all sorts of ways to include the parents. Why? Because it is our belief that they are a vital element to
the intervention process.
More Information about the START Program
Our Clinic Classroom at STARS School…
...has been up and running since the fall of 2001… We have had some amazing families participate in this service with encouraging achievements! This program was designed to accommodate the requests of parents who were seeking access a level of program analysis and implementation that was not otherwise available. Coupled with daily analysis and teaching sessions for the children, the parents become an integral component of the team through both formal training and hands-on coaching – The results, Wow!
For more information please contact Cathy Santopadre in the client services department.
Featured Students…
Our featured students and staff page has always been a favorite of many of our guests.
Take a peek at our current picks, or take a look at some of the students who have been
featured in the past! Featured Students Page
Inspirational quotes:
"Don't give up. Keep going. There is always a chance that you will stumble onto something terrific. I have never heard of anyone stumbling over anything while sitting down." ... Ann Landers
"You must begin wherever you are." ... Jack Boland
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." ... Michael Jordan